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Edinburgh to London flight compensation

If your flight from Edinburgh to London was delayed, cancelled or caused you to miss a connection, you may be entitled to compensation. FlightClaimly helps you check your case and handle the claim process.

Check your Edinburgh to London flight

Quick facts

Route
Edinburgh → London
Origin airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Destination airport
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Countries
United Kingdom → United Kingdom

About Edinburgh to London

Flights from Edinburgh to London connect Edinburgh Airport in United Kingdom with London Gatwick Airport in United Kingdom. Depending on the airline, route, delay length and reason for the disruption, passengers may be protected by EU261 or UK261 when flights are delayed, cancelled or disrupted.

How much compensation can you receive?

The amount of compensation depends on the flight distance and the length of the delay at arrival. Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600.

Up to 1,500 km
€250
Short-haul flights
1,500–3,500 km
€400
Medium-haul flights
Over 3,500 km
€600
Long-haul flights

Passenger rights under EU261

Passengers flying from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport may have the right to compensation when the flight arrives at least three hours late, is cancelled at short notice, or causes a missed connection, as long as the disruption was within the airline's control.

When are you entitled to compensation?

To qualify for compensation, the flight disruption must normally be within the airline's control. Delays caused by technical issues, operational problems or crew shortages may qualify, while extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather, airport restrictions or air traffic control decisions may not.

Edinburgh to London compensation statistics

The statistics below provide an overview of passenger compensation rules and help explain when compensation may apply.

EDI → LGW
Route

Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

€600
Maximum compensation

Per passenger when the route and disruption qualify under EU261 or UK261.

3h+
Delay threshold

Compensation normally requires an arrival delay of at least three hours.

What happens after you submit your claim?

After you submit your claim, FlightClaimly reviews your information, prepares the claim and follows up with the airline throughout the process.

  1. 1

    Submit your claim

    You check your flight, add your passenger details and upload the documents needed to start the case.

  2. 2

    FlightClaimly reviews the case

    We review the information and prepare the claim before contacting the airline.

  3. 3

    The airline responds

    The airline reviews the claim and may approve, reject or request additional information.

  4. 4

    You receive your payout

    If the claim is successful, FlightClaimly helps complete the payout process.

How the claim process works

  1. 1Check your flight details and tell us what happened.
  2. 2Confirm whether the disruption may qualify under EU261 or UK261.
  3. 3Add your passenger details and booking reference.
  4. 4Sign the authority form so FlightClaimly can handle the claim.
  5. 5Upload your supporting documents.
  6. 6FlightClaimly submits the claim and follows up with the airline.

Common Edinburgh to London disruption types

  • ✓ Flight delayed more than 3 hours
  • ✓ Flight cancelled
  • ✓ Missed connection
  • ✓ Denied boarding
  • ✓ Technical problems
  • ✓ Operational disruption
  • ✓ Crew shortage
  • ✓ Strike
  • ✓ Bad weather

Frequently asked questions

Can I claim compensation for a delayed flight from Edinburgh to London?

You may be entitled to compensation if your flight from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport arrived at least three hours late and the disruption was within the airline's control. Eligibility depends on the operating airline, the reason for the delay and whether EU261 or UK261 applies.

How much compensation can I receive for the Edinburgh to London route?

Eligible passengers may receive between €250 and €600. The final amount depends primarily on the flight distance, the arrival delay and the rules that apply to the journey.

Does EU261 apply to flights from United Kingdom to United Kingdom?

EU261 may apply depending on where the flight departed, where it arrived and which airline operated the flight. FlightClaimly checks the route and operating airline when assessing your case.

Can I claim if my Edinburgh to London flight was cancelled?

You may have a claim if the airline cancelled the flight at short notice and the cancellation was not caused by extraordinary circumstances. The alternative transport and notice provided by the airline can also affect eligibility.

What documents do I need for a Edinburgh to London compensation claim?

You should normally keep your booking confirmation, flight details, passenger information and any messages received from the airline about the disruption. Additional documents may be requested while the claim is reviewed.

Airports on this route

Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Airport
Edinburgh Airport

Airlines operating this route

Airline
British Airways
Airline
easyJet
Airline
Ryanair

Countries connected by this route

Country
United Kingdom

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Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Riga International Airport (RIX) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vienna Airport (VIE)

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Vienna Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

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Malaga Airport (AGP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

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Alicante Airport (ALC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alicante Airport (ALC)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Naples International Airport (NAP)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Porto Airport (OPO)

Edinburgh → Prague

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

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Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Luqa → Edinburgh

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Lyon → Edinburgh

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Marseille → Edinburgh

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Nice → Edinburgh

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Palma → Edinburgh

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Porto → Edinburgh

Porto Airport (OPO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Prague → Edinburgh

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Düsseldorf → Edinburgh

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh → Budapest

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva Airport (GVA)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)

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Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Edinburgh → Reykjavik

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Edinburgh → Riga

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riga International Airport (RIX)

Geneva → Edinburgh

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Larnaca → Edinburgh

Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

London → Edinburgh

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Riga → Edinburgh

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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